"You see, it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want, it's the blood you share. Your family, your friendships, your community, these are the most valuable things a man can have." Before Dishonor - Hatebreed

Has anyone been watching this season of The Ultimate Fighter? Phillippe Nover is the favorite to win the 155 lb final this weekend. I've attached a cool video clip of him warming up for the fight this weekend off the UFC website. In addition to being an MMA figther, his training roots are FMA, JKD, and Thai Boxing. I've watched his fights this season and have been very impressed by his use of footwork and angles. He looks to be a future star in the sport.

Also, I've been training at AZ Combat Sports a few nights a week. Ryan Bader is in tomorrow's final in the 205 lb class. He's a good kid, very humble. It's a pretty solid camp, Jamie Varner (WEC 155lb champ), CB Dolloway (last season's TUF and fighting on UFC 92 card), Carlos Condit (WEC 170lb champ), Matt Riddle, Ray and Steve Steinbess, Jessee Forbes, Aaron Simpson, and a great group of other guys. It's strictly an MMA gym however I've finally found another guy to train with out here for blade and stick training.

Yes, Gustavo is the BJJ coach. I however have only participated in the stand up classes. The thing I'm most impressed by is how down to earth and humble the guys in the gym are. Do you happen to train there rio? If so and you're aware of the local scene, are there any DBMA players out here?

Nice find, I had a LCpl in my Platoon that used a sling shot in Iraq. Along one of our routes we would pass these teenage kids that did not like us much. They would gesture, yell and probably worked as a distraction to the elders up to no good. This LCpl would take his sling shot up in the gun terrot and shoot pebbles at em... One time he shot some 800mg Motrin at em, when I asked him why he was shooting the vitamin "M" at em, he said, "Cause they don't know it yet, but in about a half hour they're gonna have a real bad headache". We were scheduled to drop some bombs on an area near them later that day.

Maija, Mark Mosqueira barking out. Happy New Year . I dident know how to get a hold of u so im using this blog.Had lunch with Eddy Deutsch a few weeks ago he always speekes highly of u. He said very few of u are using sword play after Sonnys passing? I would love to come up and get some "Sonny" weponz FLOW lessons,is that something ur doing? Pleas get back to me asap. u can contact me @ fistdacuff@vzw.blackberry.net Woof Woof. PS if ur ever down in LA letz hang! pezout

Not sure if this was already posted, Legendary moro warrior Telesporo Subingsubing capture in this rare clip demonstrating his double stick, multiple attackers and some dumog. Shot in Hawaii circa 50's-60's? (Unverified)

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"You see, it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want, it's the blood you share. Your family, your friendships, your community, these are the most valuable things a man can have." Before Dishonor - Hatebreed

Nice DEAN.I want to learn the Taiaha and use it's techniques at a Gathering using a staff. If anyone knows of anyone out my way teaching it I'd be happy if you pmd me. Mostly that stuff is kept secret for their culture.

Nice DEAN.I want to learn the Taiaha and use it's techniques at a Gathering using a staff. If anyone knows of anyone out my way teaching it I'd be happy if you pmd me. Mostly that stuff is kept secret for their culture.

Here is a link for more info: see the announcements on the right side of the link. Grandmaster Solomon Kaihewalu is Ohana to Kajupit. If you like to attend there should be no problem. Guro Ed Bansuelo is very open and supportive of DB's and all that walk as "Warriors of Righteousness".

Name drop if you like, but I dont think you would need to... Ed is family...

"You see, it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want, it's the blood you share. Your family, your friendships, your community, these are the most valuable things a man can have." Before Dishonor - Hatebreed

"You see, it's not the blood you spill that gets you what you want, it's the blood you share. Your family, your friendships, your community, these are the most valuable things a man can have." Before Dishonor - Hatebreed